Journal Gazette/Times-Courier

Journal Gazette/Times-Courier The Journal Gazette and Times-Courier newspapers have a combined daily circulation of more than 18,32 The two papers merged in 1905.

Charleston's first newspaper, The Courier, began publishing in 1840. A former Courier employee, Betty Boyer, began the Daily Times in 1966. The two papers merged, under her leadership, in 1968 to become the Times-Courier. The Weekly Independent Gazette was started in Mattoon in 1856, while the Mattoon Journal started in 1865. Both the Journal Gazette and the Times-Courier were purchased by Howard

Publications in 1971. In April 2002, Lee Enterprises bought all 16 Howard newspapers. Lee now has a daily circulation of more than 1.1 million in 45 newspapers in 18 states. The Journal Gazette and Times-Courier are zoned editions of the same newspaper. All newspaper personnel work for both newspapers, not one or the other. We are unique for having a downstate Illinois zoned newsroom operation for almost 20 years and for providing hometown coverage for 15 communities in east-central Illinois.

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09/02/2024

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At least one medical professional who specializes in football injuries is recommending that kids not play tackle footbal...
09/01/2024

At least one medical professional who specializes in football injuries is recommending that kids not play tackle football before the age of 14.

Back-to-school season often comes with a return to routines, and that can mean hectic weeknights. Here are a few recipes...
09/01/2024

Back-to-school season often comes with a return to routines, and that can mean hectic weeknights. Here are a few recipes to make the transition easier.

The L.E. Bruun Collection has been insured for 500 million Danish kroner, or around $72.5 million.
09/01/2024

The L.E. Bruun Collection has been insured for 500 million Danish kroner, or around $72.5 million.

A “mega den” of hundreds of rattlesnakes in Colorado is getting even bigger now that late summer is here and babies are ...
09/01/2024

A “mega den” of hundreds of rattlesnakes in Colorado is getting even bigger now that late summer is here and babies are being born.

The northern bald ibis, or Waldrapp, is making a comeback, but the birds no longer know the route to migrate for the win...
09/01/2024

The northern bald ibis, or Waldrapp, is making a comeback, but the birds no longer know the route to migrate for the winter. Enter the foster parents.

“English Teacher” isn’t a bookend to “Abbott Elementary” – it’s much more adult than that show. But it does gives outsid...
09/01/2024

“English Teacher” isn’t a bookend to “Abbott Elementary” – it’s much more adult than that show. But it does gives outsiders a heads-up on the stakes in schools today.

Israel’s largest trade union called a strike Monday following the deaths of six hostages in the Gaza Strip. The Histadru...
09/01/2024

Israel’s largest trade union called a strike Monday following the deaths of six hostages in the Gaza Strip. The Histadrut represents some 800,000 workers in health care, transportation and banking.

Many retailers offer the option to get cash back when you make a purchase, but some charge a fee for that convenience. E...
09/01/2024

Many retailers offer the option to get cash back when you make a purchase, but some charge a fee for that convenience. Economically vulnerable families may be hit hardest.

Dolly Parton's father grew up poor and never got the chance to learn to read, so the country music legend made it her mi...
09/01/2024

Dolly Parton's father grew up poor and never got the chance to learn to read, so the country music legend made it her mission to improve literacy.

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has touted his Nebraska roots and values. In the Nebraska t...
09/01/2024

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has touted his Nebraska roots and values. In the Nebraska towns where Walz was raised, not everyone is ready to claim him.

Here's a look at some common — and not so common — mosquito-borne diseases.
09/01/2024

Here's a look at some common — and not so common — mosquito-borne diseases.

Read through the obituaries published in Journal Gazette/Times-Courier
09/01/2024

Read through the obituaries published in Journal Gazette/Times-Courier

Take a look at Sunday’s JG&TC e-edition front page. To learn more about our digital subscriptions, go to jg-tc.com/membe...
09/01/2024

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The Arthur Cheese Festival will continue through Labor Day weekend with events such as a car show on Sunday, Rat Race di...
08/31/2024

The Arthur Cheese Festival will continue through Labor Day weekend with events such as a car show on Sunday, Rat Race distance runs on Monday, and free cheese every day.

Tickets appeared on resale websites for as much as $7,800. Oasis warned they're "either counterfeit or will be cancelled...
08/31/2024

Tickets appeared on resale websites for as much as $7,800. Oasis warned they're "either counterfeit or will be cancelled by the promoters."

A bald eagle is slowly recovering from surgeries after it was shot in Missouri.
08/31/2024

A bald eagle is slowly recovering from surgeries after it was shot in Missouri.

Look at almost any movie theater marquee right now and you’ll probably see not just new titles but a smattering of older...
08/31/2024

Look at almost any movie theater marquee right now and you’ll probably see not just new titles but a smattering of older films, too.

Depending on your ZIP code, you may be twice as likely to be diagnosed with dementia in some areas of the country as oth...
08/31/2024

Depending on your ZIP code, you may be twice as likely to be diagnosed with dementia in some areas of the country as others, a new study found.

Using plenty of TV techniques from the era, directors Colin and Cameron Cairnes do a great job of conjuring more than ju...
08/31/2024

Using plenty of TV techniques from the era, directors Colin and Cameron Cairnes do a great job of conjuring more than just the devil in “Late Night with the Devil.”

Dozens of school districts disregarding the order that propelled Oklahoma this summer to the center of a growing push by...
08/31/2024

Dozens of school districts disregarding the order that propelled Oklahoma this summer to the center of a growing push by conservatives to give religion a bigger role in public schools.

"Parents and caregivers play a critical role in nurturing the mental well-being of children and teens."
08/31/2024

"Parents and caregivers play a critical role in nurturing the mental well-being of children and teens."

Browse through recently listed homes in the Mattoon, Charleston & Coles County real estate market and find your next hom...
08/31/2024

Browse through recently listed homes in the Mattoon, Charleston & Coles County real estate market and find your next home!

Columnist Rich Miller looks back at Gov. JB Pritzker pressing “freedom” in Illinois over the years, while the Democratic...
08/31/2024

Columnist Rich Miller looks back at Gov. JB Pritzker pressing “freedom” in Illinois over the years, while the Democratic Party brings the concept to focus during this campaign season.

Some prosecutors, police watchdogs and legal scholars have concerns about how AI-generated reports could alter a fundame...
08/31/2024

Some prosecutors, police watchdogs and legal scholars have concerns about how AI-generated reports could alter a fundamental document that plays a role in who gets prosecuted or imprisoned.

A first-of-its-kind apartment project using innovative building blocks is designed to be assembled much like a toy kit. ...
08/31/2024

A first-of-its-kind apartment project using innovative building blocks is designed to be assembled much like a toy kit. But the blocks have been tested to withstand Category 5 hurricane winds.

Abigail Becker is serving as the 2024 Miss Cumberland County Fair Queen, Vanessa Ingrum as Junior Miss and Eden CoCo as ...
08/31/2024

Abigail Becker is serving as the 2024 Miss Cumberland County Fair Queen, Vanessa Ingrum as Junior Miss and Eden CoCo as Pr***en Miss.

“New Heights” is a sports podcast featuring commentary, insight and interviews about the NFL by the Kelce brothers. It r...
08/31/2024

“New Heights” is a sports podcast featuring commentary, insight and interviews about the NFL by the Kelce brothers. It ranks as one of the top sports podcasts during football season.

Read through the obituaries published in Journal Gazette/Times-Courier
08/31/2024

Read through the obituaries published in Journal Gazette/Times-Courier

The future of fried chicken in the area looks bleak, but the past looks oh, so made-from-scratch in this secret-recipe e...
08/31/2024

The future of fried chicken in the area looks bleak, but the past looks oh, so made-from-scratch in this secret-recipe edition of Clint Walker's award-winning THROWBACK MACHINE!

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Charleston's first newspaper, The Courier, began publishing in 1840. A former Courier employee, Betty Boyer, began the Daily Times in 1966. The two papers merged, under her leadership, in 1968 to become the Times-Courier. The Weekly Independent Gazette was started in Mattoon in 1856, while the Mattoon Journal started in 1865. The two papers merged in 1905. Both the Journal Gazette and the Times-Courier were purchased by Howard Publications in 1971. In April 2002, Lee Enterprises bought all 16 Howard newspapers.

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